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SPSTFX

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
458 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
MTZ328>330-222345-
Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains MT-
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains MT-
Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft MT-
458 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL MADISON AND
SOUTHEASTERN BEAVERHEAD COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM MDT...

At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 18 miles north of Lima to 11 miles north of
Monida to 14 miles west of Spencer. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lima, Monida, and Snowline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4448 11247 4446 11250 4449 11255 4449 11262
      4488 11270 4523 11201 4500 11176 4455 11190
      4452 11211 4454 11221 4457 11223 4457 11229
      4453 11236 4445 11239
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 231DEG 32KT 4490 11252 4472 11236 4437 11249 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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